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Surveillance of Non-Malignant Asbestos-Related Diseases in an Exposed Population: A Scoping Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.4983 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Submitted on: Sep 24, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 21, 2026
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Published on: Feb 19, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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